Noah was getting worried. He hadn't seen Ezekiel in a few days. He had looked around the cargo yesterday, but didn't find his secret lover. A dreaded thought had come to mind. Did Chris, Chef, or one of the interns find Zeke and tossed him out? Do they even know about their relationship? But that didn't make sense. Every-time Noah would visit Ezekiel, the cameras would be off, since Chris wouldn't be airing an episode. And heaven forbid that they recorded two boys cuddling... or even more than that.

However, Noah still manage to keep quiet about it, despite his silent panic. He nearly got kidnapped by Jack the Ripper and had to be rescued by Owen. Owen of all people. Not that Owen was bad, he was his best friend, but it was a little embarrassing how he did, and Noah was glad Ezekiel didn't see that.

All that really mattered was that they caught the Ripper, right?

"Sweet!" Owen chirped as he dragged the sack behind him, "Everybody's okay!"

"Yep, everyone's fine!" Heather retorted with a nervous smile, "You guys were so stupid to be worried." Unfortunately, that caused the contestants standing near her to give her a death glare. However, Alejandro seemed to be paying attention to someone else.

"But it was reassuring to see some were concerned," Alejandro growled, glaring at Noah.

Noah was taken aback, "You were watching... everything?"

Alejandro's glare gave him his answer.

Noah's heart started to beat out of his chest. Oh no. That meant Alejandro knew that Noah didn't trust him.

"Wow..." The bookworm rubbed the back of his head in awkwardness, "That's... awkward."

"Like an eel dipped in grease," Alejandro replied venomously.

Noah let out a nervous and forced chucked, "Where I'm from, that's a compliment! Tough neighborhood..."

The Spaniard rolled his eyes, clearly not buying whatever excuse he had.

"But hey! We caught the Ripper type guy!" Noah nervously announced as Owen lifted the sack from the shape to reveal an old man wearing a cape.

Everyone else gasped, "Old Man Jenkins?!"

However, Chris walked over pulled off the mask, revealing to be Ezekiel.

Everyone else gasped again, "Ezekiel?!"

Noah stood still, his eyes wide with shock and horror, even tearing up. He hadn't seen Ezekiel in so long, but now he knew why. He remained frozen, unaware of Alejandro staring at him in bewilderment.

Ezekiel let out a angry growl at the host before Chef walked over to Chris's side, "Found him livin' in the cargo hold. Homeschooling with the rats."

"I was gonna let him back in the game if he could avoid getting captured," Chris simply said before shrugging, "but since he could not..." He snapped his fingers.

But before Chef could even grab him, Noah snapped back to reality and shouted, "NO! You can't!"

Everyone stared at the bookworm in surprise. Alejandro only looked more confused and suspious.

Chris raised an eyebrow, "Oh really? Why is that?"

Noah tried to think of a well thought-out answer, but what he sputtered out was, "W-Well, he did manage to capture almost everyone. And wow, even hiding in the cargo hold for all this time, you gotta admit, that's a lot of dedication!"

He smiled nervously to the other contestants, but nearly shuddered from their weirded out, confused, and even disgusted faces. Even Owen was little put-off. He knew they had somehow figured out what was really going on. Some part of him enlightened a little as he saw Ezekiel perk up when he said that. He knew he would always defend Ezekiel, always.

As Chef continue to stare, Chris put a finger up to his chin in consideration, "Hmm... maybe... not!" He grinned.

Noah's heart practically shattered. Tears began welling up as Chef grabbed Ezekiel and carried him over to an opened exit. The bookworm tried to run over and help, but Chris grabbed him by the back of his sweatervest.

"ZEKE! NO!" Noah cried out, struggling and reaching out for the feral boy.

Ezekiel tried to struggle too, letting out panicked growls. All was in vain as Chef threw him out, a loud scream could be heard over the pounding wind.

Noah stopped, staring at the exit as the screaming faded. He sniffled, not wanting to look back towards the other contestants, feeling their judgmental stares. The rest of the conversation was a blur as Noah realized one thing.

He was screwed.

Noah already knew what to expect. After the last hour of nothing but sobbing his eyes out and staying away from his teammates, he knew what was going to happen. It was as if the world was punishing him.

"Why God, why are you doing this to me?!" he had screamed to himself a while ago, "All I've done is fall in love! What's so wrong about that?!"

With his eyes red and puffy, Noah sat next to Owen, who looked worried to see him so miserable. Alejandro, Tyler and their new team member, Duncan were still glowering at him.

"And with three votes against him, Noah-" Chris started, but was interuppted when Noah stood up.

"I know," He growled, "They don't want me here." Noah went over and grabbed the parachute out of Chris's hand.

The host was a little startled, but was pleased nonetheless. Noah turned back to face his teammates, feeling somewhat relived to see Owen's sad expression. At least someone was sad to see him gone.

"And I certainly don't want to be here, with that... eel there," Noah said quietly. Alejandro gave him an smirk. Looking down, Noah saw what was laid before him and sighed.

Oh Ezekiel, he thought sadly, I'm so sorry... I tried... but I couldn't...

And he leapt, screaming as he fell towards the Earth below him.

Unfortunately, he didn't see who was sitting on the plane's wheel, watching his mate fall. Ezekiel held on as he looked on in misery, knowing what had happened. Looking up, he saw the door of the exit close.

Ezekiel stared for a moment, before letting out an angry snarl, saliva seeping from his lips. By now, he didn't care if he was kicked out, as long as he could be with Noah, but now that he was gone, probably never to see him again?

... Chris was going to pay...